Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Kalkhoff, made in Germany. This mixte is made in MAX OR. "Trekking" model.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

According to the owner, De Rosa have confirmed that the frame is 1987 and 'very rare'.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Thanks to a reader for a photo of his Ampello. This 65cm frame has both the seat tube and head tube extended. Believed to be made in Belgium. If you have additional information about Ampello send me an email at address below.

addendum, November 30th, 2013: this brand may be associated with the Fietsen AMPE bike shop in Belgium.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Read the details of this Aptos, California, custom made Black Cat here.

The frame does not to use the entire Max tubeset; bi-axialy ovalized down and top tubes,
chain stays, fork blades, and fork crown were used. The re-released Max tubeset was used. Frame built by Todd Ingermanson of Black Cat Bicycles.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

This frame was custom built in 1999 by English maker Brian Rourke from Columbus MAX for Chris Pyatt, a former National Champion.
It was raced in World Masters Championship Pursuit and 1km TT events until 2002.
In 2004 it was raced at the Championships again, being ridden by Adam Kenway in the Junior Pursuit and in 2007 it was ridden by Andrew Magnier, also in the Junior Pursuit.

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